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NE9 7TY

Cowen Gardens

Lamesley

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Detailed insights for NE9 7TY

Overview

Postcode NE9 7TY is located in a major urban area, within the Lamesley ward of Gateshead in the North East region, and forms part of the Birtley North & Kibblesworth area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £44,796 per year. The nearest station is Heworth, about 2.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
62.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,165 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Birtley North & Kibblesworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.4%

Approximately 62.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £44,796 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 243 ft away from NE9 7TY.

Flood risk

No risk

Birtley North & Kibblesworth near NE9 7TY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heworth located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
383.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.95(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.93(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.27(-54%)
Public order
4.52(-45%)
Burglary
4.14(-7%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
313
98.43%
Other White
4
1.26%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
37.5%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.43%
Apprenticeship
32
11.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
11.07%
Total 16+ residents: 280

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
46
32.62%
Social rents from council
42
29.79%
Owns outright
26
18.44%
Owns with a mortgage
24
17.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Lamesley

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £273K

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Lamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lamesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£313,496£247
Semi-Detached42£188,000£204
Terraced36£148,500£169
Flats7£105,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lamesley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lamesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£62,500£135,725£127,450
2017£229,250£71,500£162,000£123,000
2018£230,000£72,500£176,500£125,000
2019£270,000£89,950£161,750£117,000
2020£294,610£79,950£190,000£133,000
2021£271,000£65,000£159,000£130,000
2022£292,500£70,000£177,498£157,600
2023£310,000£66,250£162,500£130,000
2024£311,250£87,650£180,000£141,500
2025£307,495£75,000£185,400£137,500
2026£318,000£126,600£180,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lamesley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lamesley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£116£149£149
2017£196£128£170£143
2018£208£108£192£144
2019£202£125£181£145
2020£215£126£186£159
2021£214£148£163£149
2022£261£127£196£171
2023£222£93£171£164
2024£239£158£200£170
2025£244£154£204£173
2026£257£163£196£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lamesley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lamesley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 7TY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE9 7TY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 202594, Ripley Court, Gateshead, NE9 7HZFlatsLeasehold£39,999
03 Sept 202591, Willerby Court, Gateshead, NE9 7JGFlatsLeasehold£32,500
04 Feb 202632, Kilburn Green, Gateshead, NE9 7HFTerracedFreehold£102,500
30 May 20252, Kilburn Green, Gateshead, NE9 7HFTerracedFreehold£131,000
08 May 202611, Rokeby View, Gateshead, NE9 7UDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£241,000

Schools

In the NE9 7TY postcode area, located within Birtley North & Kibblesworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE9 7TY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHarlow Green Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow GreenAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miNot applicableThe Cedars AcademyAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE9 7TY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE9 7TY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPenny On The MoveDurham Road, Gateshead, NE9 7TDWalking directions to Penny On The Move
0.3 miMorrisons Daily3 Trafford, Allerdene, Gateshead, NE9 6NFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Gateshead district (2025-26).

Band A£1,719
Band B£2,005
Band C£2,292
Band D£2,578
Band E£3,151
Band F£3,724
Band G£4,297
Band H£5,157

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE9 7TY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Judith Turner

Lamesley - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Sharon Hodgson

Washington and Gateshead South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictGatesheadE08000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyWashington and Gateshead SouthE14001567
WardLamesleyE05001078
ParishLamesleyE04000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Birtley North & KibblesworthE02001706
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Gateshead 025CE01008224
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE9 7TY

Is NE9 7TY (Birtley North & Kibblesworth) safe?

The area around NE9 7TY records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NE9 7TY?

The median sale price around NE9 7TY in Birtley North & Kibblesworth is £195,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE9 7TY?

There are 7 schools close to NE9 7TY, including Harlow Green Community Primary School (Good), St Anne's Catholic Primary School, Harlow Green (Good) and The Cedars Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE9 7TY?

NE9 7TY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,165 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE9 7TY (Birtley North & Kibblesworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Washington and Gateshead South covering NE9 7TY is Sharon Hodgson (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Judith Turner (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.